Bettye Lavette April 30, 2010

“Classic soul singing doesn’t get any better.” —New York Times

One of the greatest soul singers in America today, Bettye LaVette doesn’t just sing, she smolders, she testifies. With a nearly five-decade career that has truly come full circle, LaVette has finally gotten the recognition she deserves with a W. C. Handy Award, a Grammy nomination and high-profile appearances, including the Kennedy Center Honors show and President Obama’s inaugural celebration.

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